Benjamin E Sears

Benjamin E. Sears serves as a key procurement professional within the FA4855 27 SoCons Lgc, a unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining critical air base infrastructure and operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on facility support services, industrial machinery, and mission-critical support systems, ensuring compliance with DoD standards for resilience and modernization. His work directly enables the maintenance and upgrade of essential systems including HVAC, wastewater treatment, and secure communications infrastructure, aligning with the agency’s strategic imperative to enhance base sustainability and mission continuity. Sears maintains a consistent working relationship with ALTUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a primary contractor delivering integrated facility and technical support services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and technical expertise, particularly in complex infrastructure modernization projects. He collaborates closely with contractors to ensure alignment with Air Force specifications, lifecycle management requirements, and cybersecurity protocols for mission-critical systems. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Sears directs 100% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for disadvantaged and emerging vendors. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals, consistently awarding contracts to small businesses without reliance on large business prime contractors, thereby fostering innovation and regional economic development within the defense supply chain. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 423830 (industrial machinery and equipment wholesale), 561210 (facilities support services), and 624190 (other individual and family services), indicating expertise in procuring specialized equipment, maintenance and operations support, and ancillary social services critical to base personnel readiness. This triad of categories underscores his technical proficiency in integrating physical infrastructure, operational logistics, and human services into cohesive, mission-enabling contracts.